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Whilst many people still think of SOUND ON SOUND as only covering synthesizers, keyboards and computer software, regular readers over the past 38 years will know that we include frequent coverage of a heck of a lot of Guitar Technology products — including Guitar Amp Modellers, Guitar Pedals, Guitar Combos, Speakers, Pickups, Guitar Accessories plus Guitar-related Techniques workshops on how to mike-up a guitar cab, and such-like.

You will find all of these gathered below and on subsequent screen pages. Use the sidebar Filters and grey buttons above to find the content you are most interested in.

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    Boss RV-200 Reverb

    Multi-mode Reverb Pedal

    The latest addition to the 200‑series is the RV‑200 Reverb, which offers 12 different reverb types, including a new algorithm called 'Arpverb'.

    Reviews . Apr 2024
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    Boss Katana Go

    Boss release Katana:Go headphone amp

    Katana series gains portable practise unit

    The latest addition to the Boss Katana series packs much of the same functionality into a compact headphone amp that connects directly to an instrument, offering users with a versatile solution for on-the-go practise.

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    Boss IR-2 Amp and Cabinet pedal modelling impulse response effects stompbox

    Boss release IR-2 Amp & Cabinet pedal

    Compact pedal offers 11 amp models & cabinet IRs

    The latest addition to the Boss pedal line-up comes loaded with 11 premium guitar amp models along with cabinet impulse responses courtesy of Celestion Digital.

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    Boss GM-800

    Guitar Synth

    It’s nearly half a century since the first guitar synth became available commercially — and, boy, have they come on a long way since then!

    Reviews Nov 2023
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    Boss NS-1X Noise Suppressor gate high-gain guitar tone effects pedal

    Boss introduce NS-1X Noise Suppressor

    Silences noise without affecting tone

    Boss’ latest X series pedal uses the company’s Multi-Dimensional Processing technology to intelligently silence noise without any negative effects on tone. 

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    Boss SDE-3000D

    Dual Delay Pedal

    This pedal brings Roland’s classic ’80s rackmount delay into the 21st Century, with dual delay engines and modern control options.

    Reviews Sep 2023
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    Boss AC-22LX Acoustic Amplifer Air Feel pickup enhancement

    Boss launch AC-22LX Acoustic Amplifier

    Enhances pickup-equipped instruments

    Boss' new acoustic amp uses the company's new Air Feel technology to emulate the detail captured by stereo microphone setups.

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    Boss GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer MIDI synth pickup retrofit

    Boss launch GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer

    Powered by ZEN-Core sound engine

    Boss' latest guitar synth comes packed with a huge selection of sounds which can be layered, triggered by different strings, or even split across different fret ranges. 

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    Boss ME-90 multi-effects guitar pedal amp cabinet simulator impulse response loader

    Boss announce ME-90 multi-effects pedal

    All-in-one pedal provides stompbox-style control

    Boss’ new ME-90 multi-effects pedal combines amp modelling and impulse response loading with a range of effects derived from their flagship GT-1000 unit.

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    Boss SDE-3000D SDE-3000EVH guitar delay pedal stereo wet dry Eddie Van Halen EVH signature

    Boss launch SDE-3000D & SDE-3000EVH delay pedals

    Standard & Eddie Van Halen signature models available

    The latest delay pedals from Boss emulate the sound of the Roland SDE-3000 Digital Delay, with one model offering an authentic recreation of Eddie Van Halen's live amp and effects setup.

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    Boss SL-2 Slicer compact SL-20 chopped loop percussive pattern effects pedal

    Boss release SL-2 Slicer

    Compact version of SL-20

    The SL-2 Slicer from Boss offers some of the features and sound capability of their SL-20 in a more compact, pedalboard-friendly form factor. 

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    Boss DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion guitar pedal

    Boss release DS-1W Distortion

    Modern take on a classic distortion pedal

    The latest addition to the Boss Waza Craft pedal family is an updated version of their legendary DS-1 Distortion unit. 

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    Boss Waza Craft FZ-1W Vintage Fuzz

    Analogue Distortion Pedal

    Boss have launched a Waza Craft Fuzz pedal, which uses new circuitry that aims to recreate classic fuzz sounds and more modern variants.

    Reviews Aug 2022
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    Boss IR-200

    Amp & Cab Emulation Pedal

    The IR‑200 is a compact, DSP‑powered pedal that pairs an amp simulator with a speaker cabinet impulse‑response engine.

    Reviews Apr 2022
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    Boss Space Echoes

    Two new Space Echo pedals from Boss

    True stereo tape echo pedals unveiled

    RE-202 and RE-2 emulate the sound of Roland's classic tape delay & spring reverb unit

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    Boss SY-200

    Guitar Synthesizer Pedal

    The latest pedal in Boss’ SY series offers expressive synth sounds without the hassle.

    Reviews Mar 2022
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    Boss Eurus GS-1

    Guitar With SY Synth Engine

    Pedal legends Boss have now built their clever synth engine into a regular guitar — no hex pickups required!

    Reviews Feb 2022
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    Boss SY‑1000

    Guitar Synthesizer

    With its impressively fast tracking system and analogue synth-like sounds, this is a guitar synth with which guitarists can finally feel at ease.

    Reviews Apr 2020
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    Boss Tube Amp Expander | Audio Examples

    Hear For Yourself

    There are plenty of very heavily distorted examples already out there to be heard, but I’ve gone for some tones that I think challenge the technology a little more.

    Reviews Sep 2019
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    Boss Tube Amp Expander

    Reactive Load & Speaker Simulator

    Widely touted as Boss's response to UA's popular OX, the Tube Amp Expander actually offers a contrasting approach. Will one of them be a clear winner?

    Reviews Sep 2019
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    Summer NAMM 18: Boss WL Wireless System

    Cable-free tech offers latencies of only 2.3ms

    After introducing the Katana Air — a wireless version of their guitar amp — at Winter NAMM, Boss have...

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